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Duke’s video is finalist for award

A recruitment video created by Opelika Police Department Community Relations Administrator Allison Duke and produced by Hatchee Productions has been selected as a finalist for the “Best Use of Video” award by the National Information Officers Association (NIOA). The...

Sara Kate Speakman wins DYW of Lee County

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the Class of 2025 was named on June 29, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. In total, the program awarded $10,500 in college scholarships. Additionally, Hood...

2024 Summer Guest Chef Series continues

CONTRIBUTED BY1856 — CULINARY RESIDENCE AUBURN — 1856 — Culinary Residence will host the second event in its Summer Guest Chef Series lineup, featuring Chef Leo Maurelli, managing partner in culinary operations at Ithaka Hospitality Partners, July 15-20.Maurelli is...

CARE Humane Society desperately needs the community’s help to save lives

BY ABBEY CRANK CARE Humane Society’s current overpopulation crisis requires rapid and efficient support from the Auburn-Opelika community to save lives. The shelter has tried every in-house solution to encourage adoptions, help individuals keep their pets, plead for...
OFD to Provide Smoke Detectors

OFD to Provide Smoke Detectors

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Opelika Fire Department is launching a new program that will install smoke detectors in any Opelika...

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Buc-ee’s Hosts Groundbreaking

Buc-ee’s Hosts Groundbreaking

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn is ready for beaver nuggets, the famous brisket and all the amenities of a local Buc-ee’s. The...

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